DRAFT – Internal Discussion Only

Board Presentation – September 2018

Theory of Action and SPF 3.0

Israel Cordero, Deputy Superintendent –

Academic Improvement and Accountability

Stephanie Elizalde, Chief of Schools

Cecilia Oakeley, Assistant Superintendent -

Evaluation & Assessment

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Presentation Objectives

Overview of the launch of Theory of Action (TOA) and School Performance Framework (SPF)

Describe how the TOA will be implemented

Explain the expectations and next steps for campus administrators and schools

Objectives

The Dallas ISD Way

Managed Instruction with Earned Empowerment & School Performance Framework (SPF) 3.0

What is a Theory of Action?Systematic approach that rests on organizational philosophy

A Theory of Action addresses 3 key questions:

1. Why do we do this work?

2. Are we a system of schools or a

school system?

3. How do we operationalize our

theory of action?

The Dallas ISD theory of action is Managed Instruction with Earned Empowerment

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How It Works

Managed instruction with earned empowerment includes three core components

Managed

Instruction

Every school begins with

the managed foundation

for instruction and

operations

School Performance

Ratings

Every year, schools are

rated according to the

School Performance

Framework (SPF)

Flexibility and

Empowerment

Based on ratings,

school’s earn

autonomies from the

managed foundation

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Standards of Service

All schools should receive consistent standard of services from each division in the district. The standard

of service outlines the division’s primary responsibility, describes what campuses can expect from the

central staff departments, and identifies the measures of success.

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Theory of Action Timeline

Districtwide launch of Theory

of Action plus transition to

SPF 3.0

Fall 2018

New Board Policy for Theory

of Action AE(LOCAL) and

SPF 2.3

Fall 2017

Design Theory of Action and

School Performance Framework

(SPF)

Spring 2017

Relaunch of Theory of

Action, work on School

Performance Framework 1.0

Spring 2016

Managed Instruction with

Earned Empowerment in

Board policy

Fall 2008

10 Year Journey for to fully implement Dallas ISD’s Theory of Action

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School Performance Framework

Tying the theory of action together

✓ Determines schools’ ratings

✓ Quantifies belief system on what

matters most (e.g., growth)

✓ Measures campus performance

according to beliefs

School Performance Framework Dallas ISD SPF Ratings

ACCOMPLISHED

BREAKTHROUGH

COMPETING

DEVELOPING

FOCUS

More information can be found at www.dallasisd.org/spf

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SPF 1.0

SPF 2.1

SPF 2.2

SPF 2.3

SPF 3.0

School Performance Framework | From 1.0 to 3.0

State Accountability

School Effectiveness Index

Staff Climate Survey

Parent/Guardian Survey

Student Survey

Extracurricular Participation

50%

30%

5%

5%

5%

5%

School Performance Framework 3.0

Note: Includes “bonus” poverty multiplier

Available Now

Previous versions of the School Performance Framework

(SPF)

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SPF 3.0 Summary

SPF Rating ES MS HS

Grand

Total

Accomplished 15 6 11 32

Breakthrough 51 10 1 62

Competing 78 19 21 118

Developing 5 5 3 13

Focus 0 1 0 1

Grand Total 149 41 36 226

SPF 3.0 Summary

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14%

27%

52%

6%

SPF 3.0 Summary

Accomplished

Breakthrough

Competing

Developing

Focus

<1%

SPF 3.0 Accomplished Schools

Elementary Schools (15)

• Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School

• Arturo Salazar Elementary School

• Felix G. Botello Elementary School

• F.P. Caillet Elementary School

• Harry C. Withers Elementary School

• Harry Stone Montessori Vanguard

• J.P. Starks Elementary School

• Jimmy Tyler Brashear Elementary School

• Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School

• Julius Dorsey Elementary School

• Preston Hollow Elementary School

• L.O. Donald Elementary School

• Lenore Kirk Hall Elementary School

• Obadiah Knight Elementary School

• Walnut Hill Elementary School

Accomplished Elementary Schools

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SPF 3.0 Accomplished Schools

Middle Schools (6)

• Dallas Environmental Science Academy

• George B. Dealey Montessori Academy

• H.W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy

• Irma L. Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School (M)

• STEAM Middle School at D.A. Hulcy

• Young Women’s STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middle School

Accomplished Middle Schools

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SPF 3.0 Accomplished Schools

High Schools (11)

• Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy

• Booker T. Washington High School For The

Arts

• Irma L. Rangel Young Women’s Leadership

School (H)

• Judge Barefoot Sanders Magnet Center for

Public Service

• Rosie M. Collins Sorrells School of Education

• School of Business and Management at

Townview

• School of Health Professions at Townview

• School For The Talented & Gifted At

Townview

• School Of Science & Engineering At Townview

• Trinidad Garza Early College High School

• W.L. Lassiter, Jr. Early College High School

Accomplished High Schools

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Getting Ready for TOA

The theory of action is the umbrella that captures all of the district’s work

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First, the vision and mission defines the purpose of the

district’s work and what we aspire to.

Second, the theory of action governs all strategy and

decisions in Dallas ISD.

Third, the Learning by Design framework demonstrates

the overall learning experience every student should have

in Dallas ISD.

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Tying the it all together

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Senior Staff

Member Role

Michael Hinojosa Superintendent of Schools

Israel Cordero Deputy Superintendent, Academic Improvement & Accountability

Stephanie Elizalde Chief of Schools

Cynthia Wilson Chief, Human Capital Management

Pam Lear Chief of Staff

Scott Layne Deputy Superintendent, Operations

Ivonne Durant Chief Academic Officer

Larry Throm Chief Financial Officer

Jack Kelanic Chief Technology Officer

Toni Cordova Chief of Communications

Superintendent and Senior Staff

The Theory of Action has full support from the Superintendent and Senior Staff

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Acknowledgements – TOA Task Force

Member Role

Israel Cordero Deputy Superintendent

Karry Chapman (Former) Chief, HCM

Ivonne Durant Chief Academic Officer

Nikki Mouton Deputy Chief, Teaching and Learning

Angie Gaylord Deputy Chief, OTI

Leslie Williams Deputy Chief, Racial Equity Office

Roland Antoine Deputy, CTO

John Vega Deputy Chief, HCM

Derek Little Assistant Superintendent, Early Learning

Cecilia Oakeley Assistant Superintendent, E&A

Usamah Rodgers Assistant Superintendent, Strategic Initiatives and

External Relations

Darlene Williams Executive Director, Treasury Services

Robert Abel Executive Director, HCM

Sean Brinkman Executive Director, Information Technology

Keisha Crowder-Davis Executive Director, Centralized Enrollment & Magnet

Programs

Nicole Mansell Executive Director, Marketing Services

Jamila Thomas Director, Racial Equity Office

Entaune Tyson Director, Academic Improvement & Accountability

Member Role

Brian Lusk Deputy Chief, School Leadership

Sharon Quinn Deputy Chief, School Leadership

Leslie Stephens Assistant Superintendent, School Leadership

Sherry West Assistant Superintendent, Student Services

Mark Ramirez Executive Director

Angie Torres Executive Director

Cheryl Wright Executive Director

Tiffany Huitt Executive Director

Richard Kastl Executive Director

Tracie Washington Director

Nancy Bernardino Principal, Solar Prep

Angela West Principal, Seagoville

School Leadership

Group brings diverse perspective and insights to lead work forward

Central Staff

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Theory of Action – Planning Process

1) TOA Task Force (AIA Leadership Team)

2) Conceptual Framework (MPE)

3) School Performance Framework

4) Compression Planning

5) Feeder Pattern Meetings

6) Crafting a Playbook

7) Board Policy Updates

8) Communication Plan

9) Technology Platform

10) Training and Professional Development

Theory of

Action

Planning and

Process Steps

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Compression Planning Sessions

10 Compression Planning Sessions held for: T&L, School Leadership, HCM, Finance, Operations, Chief of Staff,

Strategic Initiatives and External Relations, OTI, ACE, ISN

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• 20+ Feeder Pattern Meetings

• Meeting with Accomplished School Principals

• Meeting with School Leadership Executive Directors

• Executive Leadership Team Meetings

• Academic Leadership and Accountability (AIA) Meetings

• Principal Group

• District Advisory Committee (DAC)

• Board of Trustees

Stakeholder Meetings

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Theory of Action - Playbook

Crafting the TOA Playbook

The Theory of Action

Playbook describes all

the components of the

district’s Theory of Action

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Theory of Action - Playbook

Playbook Content Includes

• Overview of TOA

• Standards of Service

• Managed Instruction

• School Autonomies

• Principal Autonomies

• Universal Autonomies

• Sample Scorecards

• SPF Overview

• SPF School Ratings

• TOA Board Policy

• TOA Rules and Procedures

• TOA Timelines

• Contact Information

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Theory of Action - Autonomies

Divisions offering Autonomies

• Academic Improvement and Accountability

• Office of Transformation and Innovation

• Teaching and Learning

• Finance

• School Leadership

• Human Capital Management

• Chief of Staff

• Operations

• Information Technology

Types of Autonomies Description

1. School Autonomies • Based on SPF ratings and are given solely

based on the school’s performance

2. Principal Autonomies (coming fall 2018) • Based on ‘Master Principal’ designation and is

tied to the individual principal

3. Universal Autonomies • Accessible to all schools regardless of School

performance or Principal performance

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Implications for Schools

Timeline for TOA

Tasks Dates

Release Final 2018-2019 TOA Playbook July 31, 2018

Principal Training for TOA July 31, 2018

Release of School Performance Framework 3.0 September 11, 2018

Window for School Autonomy Selection SPF 3.0 September 17-21, 2018

** 2018-2019 Master Principal List Released Late fall 2018

Window for Master Principal Autonomy Selection Late fall 2018

Districtwide Communication and Marketing for TOA Ongoing

Annual update of TOA Playbook Ongoing

2018-2019 Schedule for Theory of Action

** More information on ‘Master Principal’ designation to come in the new few weeks.

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Principal / School Expectations

1) There will be some adjustments in “how you do

business” as the district systems will be more managed

for many campuses.

2) Some autonomies that principals had in the past will not

be available this school year as we will have a “tighter”

managed foundation.

3) All principals are expected to support the Theory of

Action and help communicate the changes to their staff.

Expectations for School Year

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Principal / School Expectations

1) The 2018-2019 School Autonomies will be based on

SPF 3.0 that is released on September 11, 2018.

2) Principals should have a plan and rationale as to which

autonomies they choose to activate based on their SPF

ratings.

3) For many autonomies, principals are expected to work

with their Executive Director to determine how best to

implement.

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Central Staff Expectations

• Central Office departments will uphold a high standard of

service that fully supports the campuses and staff.

• Principals should be flexible as the district systems and

central office staff will also have to adjust to the Theory of

Action.

• We will look at ways to improve the Theory of Action and

will welcome recommendations for improvements.

Expectations for School Year

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• Theory of Action Website www.dallasisd.org/theoryofaction

• Theory of Action Playbook (Link on Theory of Action website)

• SPF Website www.dallasisd.org/spf

• General Email Support theoryofaction@dallasisd.org

Expectations for School Year

Theory of Action Resources

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Thank you!

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